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Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain - October 4, 2019

10/5/2019

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This past Friday night we headed back to Six Flags Magic Mountain for another round of scares at Fright Fest. After an opening night that was well over 100 degrees and packed, it was nice to visit on a Friday Night and have it be in the low 70s and VERY manageable crowds. We definitely recommend it. Let's head in!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Took the good camera, only about 20% of the pics actually turned out which is pretty typical for a Halloween event. =) 
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And so she walked out of our lives forever ... 

(the "Temporary closed" sign was gone as well)
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We arrived at the park just in time to take in "Unleashed". 
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Here they come ... 
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These 3 pictures show the art of the scare slide. Despite being a bit blurry I love these pics. 

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Where we would spend most of our night, but more on that later. 
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We first started off with the mazes and Vault 666 which I didn't experience on opening night. 

Now in it's 5th (I think) year, this was easily the best year for this maze so far. Other than some of the props and the path, this maze seemed entirely new. Gone is the "animals and human hybrid" theme and it's taken on a whole new life. 
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Condamned was also really great, it just seems really quiet in there this year for some reason. 
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I try to get this shot every year, and it never works out. 

Red's was fun as always, but would love to see some changes to this one next year. Or an entirely new maze. 
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Music and stuff happens here 
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Exile Hill

We did both Willoughby's and Sewer of Souls. It's definitely time for another re-theme for Willoughby's. It's still fun and the talent in here is great as always. I'd love to see the Willoughby's story continue, but a fully re-imagined maze is definitely needed here for next year. 

Sewer of Souls was great again, we did it once with the 3D and once without. Great both times. 
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Aftermath, fun as always. 
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The sign for the Underground is done
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Looked like the track for West Coast Racers was completed, no station yet. 
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One of our absolute favorite scare zones
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We also got some more story time with Lorraine Lurane. One of our absolute favorite characters at any Halloween event. Definitely not to be missed. 
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Foggy revolution 
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Hey Riddlers!! 
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Headed back in to City Under Siege. 
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We could seriously just stay here all night and be happy. 
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Looking for his next victim
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Tag Team
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No need to fight guys, plenty of teenagers to scare
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Did a GIF of all of these shots but wanted to post them individually as well. 
For some reason, 99% of the shots I took in Terrortory Twisted didn't turn out. 
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So long SFMM, until next time. 

We're going to make it a point to go later in the evening one night just to see the Slider Show, so stay tuned for that. 
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Related Videos:

Related Updates: 
  • SFMM West Coast Racers and Fright Fest 2019 Opening Weekend - September 17, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Tour - July 19, 2019
  • Six Flags Great America Maxx Force Media Day - July 3, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - June 22, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - May 25, 2019


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West Coast Racers and Fright Fest Opening Night at Six Flags Magic Mountain

9/17/2019

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Last weekend was also the kick-off of Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which happened to fall on one of the hottest days of the year. We also managed to get some construction pics of West Coast Racers and take a ride on the newly reopened Apocalypse. 

​Let's head in for some fun. 

Written by Gregg Condon
Demon's Door, where you can get your mazes passes as well. 

​I think we saw more maze purchase locations this year than any other year, which is a good thing. 
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Some West Coast Racers pics and video, the track looks to be mostly done, the station is getting some work and the buildings are getting some nice paint. Hopefully testing will be starting soon. 

This video also features some of the updated queue for Apocalypse. 
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New fence, no lookie for you!! 
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The Preview Center was also closed
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Sadly we didn't know at this time that Apocalypse was open otherwise we would have gotten some pics and video from the other side. Next time!! 
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Oh, and I know that some people thought we didn't know what we were talking about a few weeks back when we said deconstruction of Green Lantern would begin soon ... 
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This sign has been up here for awhile, but it's funny now. =) 
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The park set up a nice media reception with snacks, drinks and more. 
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Time to get unleashed 
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It was CROWDED!!
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The coffin challenge was still going strong, despite the heat
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Nap time 
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Apocalypse was back open, it wasn't "2009 good", but it was really good and a definite improvement. 
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The queue got some nice new upgrades
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Aftermath 2 was back, I actually got taken on a different path than I've been on before (as you'll see in the video)
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Willoughby's is also back, with a couple of new effects
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One of our favorite scare zones at any park. 

One tip for visitors: Please don't turn on your phone flashlights in scarezones, especially THIS scare zone. You're ruining it. 
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CondAmned was back with a slightly different name change. 
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Sadly towards 10pm I wasn't feeling all that great due to the heat so I ducked out before I got to experience all that the event had to offer. I don't deal well with that kind of heat. 

So we will be back, and soon to finish our Fright Fest experience. We hope you enjoyed this first look. 

Be sure to head out to the event, you can find all of the info here. 


Related Videos:

Related Updates: 
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Tour - July 19, 2019
  • Six Flags Great America Maxx Force Media Day - July 3, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - June 22, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - May 25, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest 2018 - September 19, 2018


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Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers and Fright Fest Update - August 18, 2019

8/18/2019

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Before a very busy few weeks we decided to make one last trek up to Six Flags Magic Mountain to check out West Coast Racers progress. 

Below we have pics and video of the rides progress as well as some Fright Fest prep, which begins in less than a month if you can believe it!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Below is a video update if you'd rather get your info that way, otherwise, scroll down for some pics!! 
Definitely some more track added since our tour
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High Five!! 
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No station yet 
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Twisty
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A piece of track is ready for it's new home
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Through the trees 
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This is where it goes backwards (j/k, j/k)
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Crane is ready to load more track
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Looks like the spaghetti bowl may be the last part of track to finish, obviously we can't see behind Apocalypse 
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We obviously have no idea when the ride is going to open. We were hoping by the beginning of Fright Fest, that's not going to happen as that's in less than a month. 

Obligatory coaster shot for this update 
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Some new merch, or at least new to us 
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Really dig these!! 
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Was going to buy one of these on my way out, but they only had one register open ... in the largest store in the park, and I didn't want to wait. 
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Fright Fest dates!!

Fright Fest starts on September 14th and runs all the way through November 3rd!!

AND Fright Fest is open on Halloween. Not sure why the change this year as the park hasn't been open for Fright Fest on Halloween the past few years, but we definitely welcome the change! 
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Nice and shiny 
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Nightmares is coming back!! 
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Hopefully our friend Lorraine-Lurane will be back!! 
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Magic Mushroom!! 
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Murderous Mushroom!! 
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Sewer of Souls will be back as well!! This was our favorite maze from Fright Fest last year so we are glad it will be back. 
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Didn't notice this thing last year, will have to look back on pics to see if it was there. Either way, it's kind of sewer'y. 
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Terrortory Twisted is going to be back as well 

(sorry in advance, didn't realize the lens had a spot towards the end of our visit)
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It definitely seems like there are more "guts" this year. But probably not. Lol. 
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Alright, there's our update. Hope you enjoyed. We most likely will not be back at the park until Fright Fest opening weekend. Be sure to follow along our social media the next few weeks, lots going on including Six Flags 2020 announcements on August 29th. 

Related Videos:

Related Updates: 
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Tour - July 19, 2019
  • Six Flags Great America Maxx Force Media Day - July 3, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - June 22, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - May 25, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest 2018 - September 19, 2018


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Six Flags Magic Mountain Update - August 14, 2018

8/14/2018

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This past weekend we headed out to Six Flags Magic Mountain to take a look at the progress on Project 2019 (which will be announced in just over 2 weeks), Fright Fest Prep (which begins next month if you can believe it) and of course a few rides on CraZanity. 

​Let's head into the park!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Like most of our recent updates, you can have your update in picture or video form. 
Ops on CraZanity have improved TREMENDOUSLY since opening, averaging just a few minutes between dispatching. 

And the ride is of course amazing. And seems to be VERY popular. Hopefully this is a good sign for more flat rides in the future. 
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They've also added some fences around the landscaping to keep people out. I'd imagine more plants will be added here once the summer months are over. 
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Let's head over into the soon to be extinct, Cyclone Bay. 
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The park has begun teasing the 2019 attraction, lots of things here definitely support some of the rumors going around about the ride. 
Apocalypse is down for the count, a lot of track has been removed already. 
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The last time you rode this ride as Apocalypse was the last time you rode this ride as Apocalypse. =) 
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Bye Cyclone Bay, wish we could say you'll be missed but ... 
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Lots of prep work being done for the new attraction and development behind the park. 
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The park is already promoting Fright Fest
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The facade for Sewer of Souls is looking amazing. Can't wait to see inside. 
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The past few re-themes of this maze have been merely cosmetic, that does not seem to be the case this time. 
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Keep out ... for now. 
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And lastly, a new air conditioner was installed on the Orient, err, Helpful Honda Express. It's a Big'un. 
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Alright everybody, that's gonna wrap it up. We hope you enjoyed. 

Be sure to check back tomorrow as we'll have the full announcements from Canada's Wonderland and their 2019 attraction. 

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Related Updates: 
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain - CraZanity Media Day
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain Update - June 24, 2018
  • Great American Scream Machine (Backwards) Media Day at Six Flags Over Georgia
  • ACE Winter Warm-Up at Six Flags Over Georgia 
  • Full Run-Down of New Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018


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Fright Fest 2017 at Six Flags Great Adventure

10/26/2017

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As we enter the home stretch of the Halloween Season we continue to trek along with amazing updates from amazing events.

This time from Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure where Chris, Renee and Christine had an amazing night. Be sure to visit this event for it's last weekend!! 

Photos by Renée Girard
Words by Chris Con
Screams by Christine Grant 
​2017 might be an amazingly scary year for some to begin with, but if the ghoulish type of fright is more your taste than whatever you might be reading or seeing in the news these days, then Fright Fest 2017 at Six Flags Great Adventure is not to be missed.
 
Every year they seem to up their ante with new scare zones, shows, and more theming.  We left shiverlingly impressed.
 
 
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​Walking up to the front gate you are greeted by a fantastic addition this year; the grim reaper himself leering over you as you proceed through the turnstiles.
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​For those brave enough to make it past, you are greeted by our perennial favorite, The Pumpkin King and his fountain of blood and bones.
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​We decided to make a quick left and head into the Demon District. One of the most heavily themed areas of the park and home to “The Awakening” (a ghostly parade), and “Dead Mans Party” a high energy, high entertainment dance show featuring amazing effects and choreography.
These photos don't do it justice but “Dead Man's Party” is world class Halloween Fun.
The Wicked Woods is a great outdoor maze with scare actors popping out of every corner.
If you might need a bit of liquid courage to make it through some of these more intense scare zones, Wicked Brew and many other Halloween libations are available at a number of outlets for the 21 and over crowd.
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Next we headed over to bloodshed, which has been one of our favorite mazes. Check out our facebook page for some live feeds that we posted of this and other mazes. Unfortunately the scare actors couldn't see our press passes and their was some profanity so for the easily offended you might wait till next year where we will be filming on the day set for media coverage.
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We then made our way to two of three indoor mazes. Total Darkness ,which just like the name claims, is basically total darkness. Then we enjoyed a great scare at the Manor which is always one of my favorite mazes. The Manor and Big Top Terror always seem to have the best scare actors.
​Speaking of Big Top Terror, here is a taste of who you might find lurking around it. This attraction uses heavy black light, strobe effects, and 3D glasses which really adds to the tripiness and eeriness. Check out our facebook live for a peak inside the attraction.
Finally we traversed over to our top two mazes of the year.. Cell Block 6, an asylum and jail for the most insane scare actors to preside over and Aftermath filled with a post apocalyptic world of mutants ready to engage you in fun conversation.
While we didn't get to experience the new shows this year as we were a bit pressed for time we did hear other guests raving about them. We hope to make it back before Halloween to experience them for ourselves.
 
Over the years we've covered the fun by day parts with our little ones. So if you'd like to see more information of what is truly a family friendly event then please check out our previous years' trip reports. We've also rated the mazes previously, so again I encourage to look back if you'd like to see some more comprehensive ratings.
 
Happy Halloween everyone and we also can't wait to bring you our coverage of the “Most Magical Time of The Year” during Holiday in The Park at Six Flags Great Adventure in just a few short weeks.

​Related Updates: 
  • Opening Night of Fright Fest 2017 - Six Flags Magic Mountain
  • Full Run-Down of New Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018
  • Some Six Flags Magic Mountain 2018 Thoughts on National Rollercoaster Day 
  • Justice League Battle for Metropolis Media Night (Six Flags Magic Mountain) 
  • Justice League Battle for Metropolis Media Day (Six Flags Over Georgia) ​​


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